diff --git a/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Max and Min.md b/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Max and Min.md index 43aef58..bc8c261 100644 --- a/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Max and Min.md +++ b/education/math/MATH1210 (calc 1)/Max and Min.md @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -# Absolute Maximum/Minimum +# Maximum/Minimum A function $f$ has an *absolute maximum* at $c$ if $f(c) >= f(x)$. We call $f(c)$ the maximum value of $f$. The absolute **maximum** is the largest possible output value for a function. @@ -9,3 +9,6 @@ The absolute **minimum** is the smallest possible output value for a function. # Critical Numbers A number is considered critical if the output of a function exists and $\dfrac{d}{dx}$ is zero or undefined. + +# Local Max/Min +A local max/min is a peak or trough at any point along the graph. \ No newline at end of file